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TUB ALAMO CITY.
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Railroad Directors Meeting, Etc.
IBr 101.1l TO THK NKWS.1
San Antonio, February 5.—City Attorney
P. G. Newton has addressed a communication
to the mayor, asking that a committee be ap-
pointed to investigate charges made against
him by Alderman Bolton. The charges al-
lege that the city attorney drew up lor a con-
sideration, the gambling ordinance, so that
prosecution should not stick, and that a fee
was taken to secure the gamblers from immu-
nity for six months. The mayor appointed
Aldermen Belknap, Lock wood and Shriever
on the committee, who will probe the matter.
It is rumored that a well-known journalist
from Boston proposes to start a morning paper
in this city, backed by $40,000.
The directors of the San Antonio and Aran-
sas Pass railway held a meeting this evening
to consider certain propositions from J. M.
Piper for the construction of the roadbed,
without the company's furnishing a cent of
money for the work. The conditions he pro-
poses are that the company shall furnish
the rolling-stock, pay him so much per mile
for building the road, and execute to
him the first mortgage bonds of the road to
secure payment. He proposes to furnish a
$500,OCO bond to secure the fulfillment of the
terms. The directors adjourned to meet next
Saturday to await, it is said, the making of
the above.
Colonel T. Peirce, president of the Sun-
set road, will pass through in the morning for
Houston, accompanied by Vice-president
Crocker, Sanford Stephens, master mechanic;
Wi dfr, general auditor; A. N. Towne, gen-
eral manager, and other officials, all of the
Southern Pacific. _
A Big Strike at Pittsburgh.
Pittsburgh, February 5 —Five hundred
workmen, employed In Morehead, McLean &
Co.'s rolling mill, struck yesterday agaiustthe
10 per oent. reduction, The mill has closed.
THE FALL 01 KHARTOUM
ACCOM I'LISllEl) BY TREACHERY.
Seirn Thousand of Gordon's Troop* are In-
duced 'through HI Mahdl'a Kmnilsa.rlra
to Oo Over to the Kebela-Colonel
Wilaon'a Iletreat.
Interne Excitement In England—Tlie War Olllce
Brsrlgrd With Army Olllrera Tendering
Tlielr Nervleea In the Noudan-Thi
Egyptian Problem Becom-
ing Serious.
London,February 5,10 a.m.— Intelligence has
just been received here that Khartoum has been
captured by the Arabian rebels. The where-
about of General Gordon is unknown. He is
probably a prisoner in the hands of the viotors.
Wolseley Announce, the Fall of Khartoum.
London, February 5.—The Daily Chronicle
says: A telegram was received at the war
office, last night, from General Woheley, an-
nouncing the fall of Khartoum.
In the llnnda ol the Rebels.
London, February 5, 10.15 a. m.— General
Wolseley telegraphs that Khartoum has fallen.
He says when Col. Wilson, who went from Me-
temneh to Khartoum, reached the latter place,
he found it in the hands of the rebels. He re-
turned to Metemneh under a heavy fire from
both banks of the river.
Bieured the City l>V Treachery.
London, February 5. 10.30 a. m.—The Daily
Telegraph, official authority, confirms the re-
port of the fall of Khartoum. It says the rebels
secured the city by treachery. General Girdon
is probably a prisoner in the hands of the vic-
tors.
Colonel Wllaon'a Retreat from Khartoum.
London, February 5 —The war office has is-
sued the following telegram from General
Wolseley, announcing that the fall of Khar-
toum took place on January 26. He says:
" Colonel Wilson arrived at Khartoum
January 28, and was greatly surprised to find
that the enemy were in possession of that
place. He immediately started on his return
down the river, and proceeded under a heavy
fire from the rebels. When some miles bslow
the Shublaka cataract Colonel Wilson's steam-
ers were wrecked, but he and his whole party
managed to reach an island in safety, where
they are secure. A steamer has gone to bring
tfcem back to the British camp near Metem-
neh."
General Wolseley further says that he has
no information regarding the fate of General
Gordon, and does not kuow' whether he Is
dead or alive.
Affirmed by Morning Papers
London, February 5.—The morning papsrs
issue extra editions, in which thoy continue to
affirm the fall of Khartoum; but the war
cfilce as yet has given no official intelligence
in regard thereto, and refuses to state the
character of the dispatches received from Gen-
eral Wolseley, or to declare whether or not
the report is true. A report that Khartoum
had been taken by the rebels reached Korti by
messengers from Gabat, but it is said no offi-
cial dispatch from Colonel Wilson confirming
the report has been received by General
Wolseley. It is possible Colonel Wilson was
unable to reach Khartoum, owing to the
heavy fire of the enemy, and his return gave
lise to the report that Khartoum had been
captured. At this hour no official confirma-
tion of the report has been publish and so
far it rests wholly on statements contained In
the Chronicle and Telegraph.
Intenae Excitement In Britain.
London, February 5—2 p. m.—There is no
Icngtr any donbt that El Mahdi holds posses-
sion of Khartoum. Some hopes are enter-
tained that General Gordon may still be hold-
ing cut in the citadel of the town. The excite-
ment in London and everywhere throughout
the British isles where the news is known is
rising to fever heat, and the clubs and public
resorts of every description are throngel with
crow ds of people eager to catch the latest sylla-
ble of intelligence from the distant Egyptian
desert. Through Fleet street and the Strand
it is almost impossible to make one's way, so
crowded are these thoroughfares with throngs
of curious and excited citizens. Mo9b people
take a gloomy view of the position of the
British troops in the Soudan, and the jubilant
gladness which characterized England in re-
gard to Egypt ever since the welcome news of
Stewart's v.'ctory and arrival in the neighbor-
hood of Metemneh was received, has now given
way to universal depression, and exDressious
of dismay and forbodings come from almost
everybody.
It is too early to estimate the influence of
the news on the political situation. The war
office is besieged with army officers tendering
their services for active duty in the Soudan.
Numerous telegrams are being received from
officers throughout the country asking assign-
ments to rescue the expedition, should the
government conclude to take such action.
The capture of Khartoum created grave
fears, especially in army circles, for the safety
of General Stewart and his army. A number
of military officers of repute even expressed
the opinion that unless reinforcements were
hurried forward to Korti, the fall of Kttir-
toum may lead to disasters to the forces uuder
Lord Wolseley and General Earle.
A cabinet council has been summoned to
meet at once. Gladstone is fearfully dis-
turbed by the news, and some people believe
he will resign.
Seven Thouasnd of Gordon's Men Go Over to Kl
Mahdl.
London, February 5—2 p. m.—Native re-
ports state thnt El Mahdi had (50,000 men in
the vicinity of Khartoum, and he introduced
a number of his emissaries into the city. These
emissaries mingled freely with the native
troops under General Gordon, and by bribes,
threats and working on their religious feel-
ing* induced them to mutiny. Seven thousand
of the garrison deserted to the rebels, leaving
Gordon only 2500 faithful soldiers. With this
small force he attempted to hold the city
against El Mahdi's great army, but after
severe fighting, in which a large number of
rebels were killed, he was compelled to sur-
render.
Tlie Ilrliela In Possession or Town and Citadel.
London, February 5.—When Sir Charles
Wilson reached Khartoum he found El Mah-
di's forces occupied both the town and citadel.
He tried to land and ascertain the fate of
Gordon, but this step he found impossible.
The enemy's guns were turned upon him in full
force and he was therefore compelled to turn
his back upon the fallen city and return to
Gubat without finding out whether Gordon
was dead or alive.
Grave Apprehensions In Regard to the Egyptian
Problem.
London. February 5.—3 p. m.—The news of
the downfall of Khartoum has created grave
apprehensions in regard to the whole Egyptian
problem among members of the cabinet. Mr,
Gladstone and Earl Granville started for Lon-
don as soon as the news reached them. A
cabinet council will be held this evening.
The military authorities are of opiniou that
General Gordon sent the greater part of his
troops down the Nile to meet Stewart's forces,
and so depleted the gerrison in the town and
citadel of Khartoum, and that an attack by
the enemy from Omderman was thereby ren-
dered much easier. The greatest activity pre-
vails at the war department. Many officials
remained on duty all last night.
Tlie British Position at Gubat.
London, February 5.-4 p. m.—Lord Wolse-
ley telegraphs he does not consider the British
position at Gubat in any immediate danger.
A Further Account of the Stewart Maaaarre.
London, February 5 —Advices from Korti
ive the following account of the massacre of
olonel Stewart some time ago. The account
comes from a stoker on Stewart's steamar,
who says he left Khartoum iu the steamer
Abats, with Stewart, the two Europeau con-
gj
C.
Fills, Hassam Bey, twelve Greeks and several
natives. Two other steamers accompanied
Ihem to Berber, which place they shelled.
Four nuggars accompanied the expedition to
Abu Hamed, when the Abass proceeded alone.
She struck on a rock two feet under
water near the island of Wady Gamr. The
whole party landed on the island. Stewart
subsequently returned to the steamer, spiked
tbe guns, threw the ammunition overboard
and returned to the island. The entire party
was unarmed, with the exception of Stewart,
who had a pair of small revolvers. The
natives aEsenibed on the right bank
of the river, shouting " Give us peaca
and trace! " Suleiman Pasha sunt a message
inviting Stewart to his house and the whole
drink coffee. While inside the house Suleiman
came out and motioned to the uatlves, who
formed two parties, armed with swords
and spears. One party entered the house and
killed Stewart and tue other two consuls.
Hassan Bay escaped wounded aud was
afterward taken to Berber. The second party
attacked the rest of Stewart's people, among
whom was the narrator of this, who swam to
tbe island and hid until dark. He was after-
' ward taken a prisoner to Birtl. Stewart hid
landed provisions and stores from tbe
steamer, which made four trips to the
Island. Many of his party were drowned
w hile trying to escape. The bodies of Stewart
and the others were thrown into the river.
Suleiman's followers divided all the money
I bey could find and sent the other spoils in a
box to Berber, where the artillerymen, two
tailors and three natives, survivors of the mas-
sacre, still remain.
How the Kewa Waa Received.
London, February 5.—Colonel Wilson had
three steamers, two of which were wrecked in
tbe Nile exactly half way between Khartoum
and Metemneh. The third steamer, bearing
Colonel Wortley and party, came ou and
brought the news to the British camp near
Metemneh.
Excitement Increasing.
London, February 5.—The excitement at-
tending the reception of tbe news of tbe fall
of Khartoum is increasing. A const] nt
stream of anxious inquirers, including Sir
William Vernon Harcourt, Geo. Otta Trevel-
yan and other ministers, are pouring into the
war office. People throughout the provinces
are also greatly excited. At Aldershot the
news was received with mingled feelings of
sadnesB and indignation. A great sensation
was caused in the Irish garrisons at Dublin
when the report was received. It is under-
stood that the fail of Khartoum will not check
the advance of General Wolseley, whose main
body of troops will probably march across the
desert at once and besiege Khartoum at the
eai liest possible momeut.
Additional Particulars.
London, February 5,—The first news of the
fall of Khartoum, received by General Wolse-
ley, waa brought by a messenger who left the
island where Colonel Wilson stranded and
came on foot to Gubat. Two messengers were
dispatched to Korti via Abulklea and
Gandul, and tbey reached their destina-
tion. News of Khartoum's fall was
not known in the desert. Intelligence
of the disaster, however, since spread far and
wide. Some tribes that have hitherto ex-
pressed friendship for England have declared
for the mahdi. Arabs still bold Metemneh.
The garrison there received the news of the
fall of Khartoum with repeated salvos of ar-
tillery. When Colonel Wilson's flotilla ap-
proached Khartoum it was compelled to run
the gauntlet of a heavy fire from
both banks. Tbe rebels had five Krupp
guns on the river banks, and
balujeh to bombard steamers. When the
British force reached Omderman members
rebels continued the fusilade. Things looked
worse when they discovered that the enemy
was in possession of the Island of Tutti, just
outside of the city. The English still pushed
ahead, but were dismayed to find the garrison
commenced firing upon them. No flags were
flying from the public buildings, and the town
a ppeared in undisputed possession of the enemy.
T he palace seemed gutted. Finding it impossible
to land in face of the overwhelming numbers
of rebels, the British were obliged to retire.
Rumors concerning the fate of General Gor-
don are varied, but all agree the mahdi cap-
tured Khartoum by treachery. The most re-
liable reports point to one Faraz Pasha as the
traitor. It is said he, being left ia
charge of the ramparts, opened tbe gates,
January 26, and admitted t he enemy. Some
rumors state El Mahdi, together with a few
Levantines, were cooped up in a church;
others that General Gordon was seen wearing
El Mahdi's uniform. The majority agree,
howtver, that General Gordin has been killed.
The First News at Cairo.
Caiho, February 5.—The first news of the
fall of Khartoum received here was from Lon-
don. The official.dispatch was not published.
Tidings of tbe capture created the utmost con-
sternation among tbe inhabitants.
Pall Mall Unzefte oil the Mtuatlon. *
London, February 5.—The Pall Mall Ga-
zette this evening, referring to Khartoum,
say s: " Nobody can accuse our gallant troops
of losing a single moment in their fierce race
against time in hastening to the rescue of the
garrison at Khartoum. The responsibility
rests wholly with the ministers, who refused
to allow tbe Nile expedition to start in spite of
the warnings and entreaties, until too late.
"The vote of Parliament in favor of an appro-
priation of £300,000 for the relief of Gordon,
was deferred until August 5. Even then, if
the expedition had been sanctioned forthwith,
tbe precious day would have been gained, but
it was not sanctioned until August 12,
when the goverr.mrnt finally resolved
it must relieve General Gordon. That
period of hesitation, sacrificed Khartoum, and
Islam is now victorious. The revolt and fall
of Khartoum will permeate the arch of the
world, and unless the ministry display bold-
ness and wariness equal to their former
dilatoriness a catastrophe worse than that
of Khartoum will follow. England dare
not fly before the Eastern foe. It would
mean war and mutiny from one end of Asia
to the other. She must reinforce her garri-
sons everywhere, including India, even if it
shall be necessary to call for voluuteers to do
the woi k. General Earle must advance rapid-
ly to Berber and Metemneh. Suakim gar
rison must be reinforced and the road
to Berber cleared. Every uerve must be
strained to prove that the Khartoum disaster
has stiffened the resolution to hold England's
flag aloft in the face of every foe. Our duty
is not to flinch, but to prepare for eventual-
ities and relieve Metemneh by water. We
have failed to save Gordon, we have now to
save Stewart."
Immense Sensation In Paris.
Pabis, February 5.—The news of the Khar-
toum catastrophe created immense sensation
in this city. I,ord Lyons, British embassador,
had a long interview with the prime minister
during the day.
Cameron Offers Ills Services.
London, February 5.—It is stated that Com-
mander Cameron, the African traveler, of-
fered to start immediately for the Soudau to
assist tbe British in the campaign against the
rebels.
Rrhiaed to Follow England's Advice.
Cairo, February 5.—The khedive refused to
follow England's advice to allow Italians to
occupy Massowtih without the consent of the
Sultan of Turkey.
More Stores for Egypt.
London, February 25.—The government has
given orders for further large shipments of
stores to Egypt. These orders were issued be-
fore the news of the fall of Khartoum was re-
ceived.
Occupied by Italians.
Cairo, February 5.—The occupation of
Beilul, near Assab, by Italians, some days
ago, was forcibly made. The Egyptian gov-
ernor of the place protested without avail, aud
tbe Egyptian garrison was forced to with-
draw. The khedive notified the porte of the
Italian occupation.
THE NATIONAL CAPITAL.
OUTLOOK FOR GALVESTON IIARBOU
IMPROVEMENT.
Trxas Krnator* nnd Member. Agree to Accept
the Terms of tlie Proposed Amendment
as the Best that Can he Done.
[Special to Tns Nkws.1
Washington, February 5.—The committee
on rivers aud harbors held a meeting this
morning and agreed upon several amendments
modifying the river and harbor bill in those
features to which the greatest objection has
been urged in the House. One particular in
which it determined to chance the bill is to
entirely eliminate Captain Eads In reference
to Galveston. Mr. Willis was direct-
ed to offer an amendment to
strike cut the provision now in
the bill and insert one directing the United
Btates harbor board, provided for in the fifth
section of tbe bill, to make an examination of
Galveston harbor and report plans, specifica-
tions and estimates to the secretary of war,
w ho shall thereupon cause the improvement
to be made in accordance with said plans and
specifications. The sum of $.">00,000 is to ba
appropriated for the work, and is to be availa-
ble upon the report of the board.
Tbe Texas senators and members held a
meeting to night and agreed to accept the
terms of the proposed amendment as the best
that can be done. It is quite probable that tho
portion of the bill relating to Galveston will
be disposed of in the House in the same way
at its morning session to-morrow.
Unless the ri\ er aud harbor bill is soon dis-
posed of it is likely to be forced aside by the
postofflee appropriation bill, in which event its
passage would be extremely doubtful.
Messrs. Moller and Malloy are active and
t fficient in aid of the original deep-water coin
mittee.
What thr Associated Press Says.
Washington, February 5.—At a meeting of
tbe river and harbor committee to-day it was
decided to report the amendments to tho river
and barbor appropriation bill eliminating the
item which proposes to make Eads consulting
engineer for tbe Mississippi river commission,
aud to place him in charge of the improve-
ment of Galveston harbor. The amendments
w ill reduce the appropriations proposed for
Galveston harbor from $"">0,000 to $500,000,
and will provide that no part of this sum shall
be expended until the harbor commission pro-
vided for in the bill shall examine the harbor
aud make a report to the secretary of war.
Tyler'. Public Building.
IBpxcial to Thh News.I
Washington, February 5.—The energy au 1
patience which Congressman Jones has dii-
played with reference to his bill for a public
building at Tyler was to-day rewarded. Ho
obtained recognition by the speaker and sue
ceeded in getting the bill passed. It appro-
priates $50,000 for tbe building.
WASHINGTON NOTES.
The PostoOlce Exhibit at the New Orleans
Exposition.
Washington, February 5.—Owing to tha
high charges for labor transportation, the
sum of $10,000 appropriated for the display of
the postoffice exhibit at the New Orleans ex-
I osition has been exhausted, and the repre-
sentative of the department at New Orleans
lias been directed to discharge employes. The
postoffice exhibit therefore will remain incom-
plete, unless additioual funds are appropriated
by Congress. The third assistant postmaster
general denies the published statement that
the agent of the department exceeded the sum
appropriated in his expenditures.
POLITICAL POINTS.
Morrhon Nominated In Joint Caucus.
Chicago, February 5.—The Daily News
Springfied (111.) special says: "The Demo-
cratic joint caucus of the legislature, to nam;
a candidate for the United States Senate, met
last night. The names of W. R. Morrison and
Carter Harrison were presented. After much
filibustering by Harrison's friends, a vote wa3
reached, and resulted as follows: Morrison,
67; Harrison, 19; Black, 3; Schofield, 1. Mor-
t ison's nomination was made unanimous. It
will require 103 votes in joint legislative ses-
sion to elect.
Republican Senatorial Caucus.
Springfield, 111., February 5.—The liepub
lican senatorial caucus met this evening, Sena-
tor Mason presiding. In his address Mr. Ma-
son remarked that the Republicans of the en-
tire country were watching to see what the
Republicans of Illinois would do. If the Re-
publicans could do nothing else they could at
least prevent tbe election of a Democrat until
a Republican governor could appoint a Re-
publican to fill a vacancy in the United States
Senate. Senator Whiting nominated Senator
Logan, and was applauded. Representative
Cooley, of Knox county, seconded the nomina-
tion. Several speeches were made, after
w hich Logan was nominated by a rising vote
and by acclamation.
DALLAS.
Crgrd Tor Postmaster-general — A Sew Jour-
nal, Etc.
[Special to The Nkws.I
Dallas, February 5.—Colonel Wylio re-
ceived a private letter, this morning,from Colo-
nel E. E. Boudinot,of Arkansas, who is a promi-
nent candidate for commissioner of Indian af-
fairs, in which he states he has reliable in-
formation that Seymour and Tilden have
united in urging Dr. Miller, of Omaha, for
the appointment of postmaster-general. The
appointment, Colonel Boudinot says, lies be-
tween Miller of Omaha, Jones of Louisiana,
and Morey of Mississippi, in the order named.
The Evening Commercial announces that
on Monday next it will be succeeded by tha
World, an independent morning daily, with
the same number of columns as the Commer-
cial-News has. It promises to contain com-
plete pre8s dispatches, furnished by the Balti-
more and Ohio, and a full line of telegraph
and telephone specials from all points in
Texas. The manager is to be Mr. J. C. Hart,
late proprietor of the Two Laredos.
O. B. Matthews, business manager of Hon.
Carl Schurz, who is to lecture here on the 14th,
arrived this morning.
BUSINESS TROCBI.ES.
Assigned at Belton.
[Special to Thk News.]
Bblton, February 5.—A. G. Murray, gen-
eral stationery dealer, made au assignment
IhiB evening; W. E. Hall is assignee. Liabili-
ties, $5300. Assets estimated at about $3000.
Hotel Proprietors Assigned.
New York, February 5 —Rebecca B. Mit-
chell and Francis Kuntzter, proprietors of
the Hotel Brunswick, made au assignment,
giving preferences amounting to $58,000.
Report of the HI. Louis Bridge Company.
St. Louis, February 5.—The report of the
St. Louis Bridge company shows that during
last year a total of 445,076 cars, of which 301,-
315 were freight cars, crossed the bridge, an
average of 1221 per day, including Sunday.
On the upper roadway 1,196,392 passengers,
428,570 vehicles and over 30,000 animals
crossed.
HENDRICKS'S PAHTV.
Tim \'Ice'Prpsldent*elecl Delivers a Short Ad-
dress at Atlanta and Departs for
Birmingham.
Atlanta, Ga., February 5— Hon. Thomas
A. Hendricks and party reached Atlanta this
morning at 4 o'clock in a special car. At 8:30
they were escorted to the Kimball house,
w here breakfast was served the company. At
breakfast were al out thirty prominent citi-
zens. A large crowd congregated about tha
hotel. The mayor introduced Mr. Hendricks,
who spoke from he balcony.
He said: "Gentlemen of the State of Georgia
—I did not expect this welcome to-day. I ac-
cept it as a tribute from this great state of
the Union, the State that is firmly united with
the great stato of Indiana, from which I came.
[ Applause. 1 I accept it with pleasure, because
it is an honor done me by the people. We
have recently in the North as well as in the
South passed through a great political coutest
—I think the greatest the country has ever
seen—and it has resulted, iu my judgment,
most gloriously. The country is for the first
time in a great many years to be placed under
the management of the Democrats. [Applause.]
I believe that the change will ba for the wel-
fare not only of the white race but of the col-
ored race of our country, so many of whom I
st e here. Did you obsei ve that of tbe millions
of votes cast the question was finally decided
rn the ballots of 1142 men in the state of New
York? This entire country had its political
fortunes by that small vote, and when it cams
to be known that there were 1142 majority for
Clevelond and Hendricks in the state of New
York it was then known that the country had
gone for the Democrats, and that the
difference of 1142 decided the judgment of
54,000,000 of people. So graud a spectacle
has neverbeen witnessed in any country of the
world. It is the force of sentiment that the
majority shall govern, and the Republicans,
North and South, bend their heads in respect
to the judgment of the majority, as well as
tbe Democrats also. And is it not an evidence
of increased union between all sections of the
country ? It was not in the South that tha
small difference occurred ; it was not in this
empire state of Georgia that a small majority
controlled 54,000,000 people, but it was in a
northern State; it was In New York, the great
and powerful State that gave a majority of
1142, and, North and South, that became the
judgment of all tbe people So I think I can
say to you that we stand in nnion more firmly
to day than ever before." [Applause.]
After the speaking the ladie3 were driven
over the city aud tbe gentlemen proceedad to
tbe hall of the House of Representatives,
where a reception was held and several
hundred people were presented to the vice-
president. The party left for Birmingham at
10 o'clock and will proceed from there to tha
New Orleans exposition. There was much
enthusiasm over Hendricks.
MARITIME INTELLIGENCE.
Loss cT the Steamship William Kennedy.
New York, February 5.—Captain Fisher,
of tho steamer Tallahassee, which arrived
from Savannah this morning, reports that on
Tuesday, about twenty miles southwest of
Lookout shoals, be passed the steamship
William Kenredy, from Baltimore for
Charleston. The Kennedy had broken her
sbaft and was leaking badly. Captain Fisher
therefore took her in tow, intending to tow
her to Cape Henry, but the hawser broke
in about an hour, and as the leak was
rapidly increasing and a high sea wag running,
and, night coming on, Captain J. C. Parker,
of tbe Kennedy, determined to abandon the
ship. He and his crew, two persons in all,
w ere transferred to the Tallahassee, and the
Kennedy was left to ber fate.
Fears for a Sleainet.
Victoria, B. C., February 5.—The steam-
ship Wellington, which sailed from San Fran-
cisco for this port eleven days ago, with pas-
sengers and freight, and not heard from, ought
to have made the voyage in four days. The
steamer Empire, which arrived from San
Francisco to-night, saw nothing of her, and it
is feared she has gouo to the bottom.
Arrived, sailed. Etc.
New Orleans, February 5.—Cleared:
Steamships Professor, for Liverpool; Edgar,
for Dublin; Lucy P. Miller, for Blueflelds;
bark Nievo Mondo, for Naples. Arrived:
Steamship Borinquen, from Liverpool.
FIRE RECORD.
Blaze at Waco.
|8pecial to the Ne-ws.1
Waco, February 5.—An alarm of fire was
sounded from box 7 at 4 o'clock this morning,
caused by a small house on First street catch-
ing fire. The flre department turned out
promptly, but tlie fire had gained such head-
way that tbe firemen confined their efforts to
protecting adjoining property. Tho loss of
the building is trifling. No insurance.
Ccmpletely Burned Out.
IHpkcial to The Nkws.I
Laredo, February 5.—A flre occurred at
I.yttle Station, on the Internation railroad,
this morning, in which the houses of Mr. 8.
M. Rice and a Mr. Henson were completely
burned out. The depot buildings had a nar-
row escape.
Last Night's Bla/.e In New York.
New York, February 5.—The damage done
by the fire of last ntght to S. B. Chittenden's
building, amounts to $50,000, fully insured.
Tbe costly presses of Major & Kuapp, lith-
ographers, that escaped destruction, are more
or less damaged, and the total loss on the stock
is $150,000. The insurance is distributed
among thirty companies, amounting to $90,-
000. The damage to Fritohie, importer of
drugs end oils, is estimated at $250,000; in-
sured. The damage to John Wiggand's stock
of crockery is $30,000; insured. Edward Mil-
ler & Co. lose $30,000; insurance, $20,000.
Eight stores Consumed.
Augusta, Ga., February 5.—A destructive
fire occurred at Laurens, S. C., this morning.
Eight stores, with merchandise, consumed.
Undecided How to Act.
Chicago, February 4.—Yesterday Mr.
Haines, speaker of tbe Illinois assembly, is-
sued notice to County Clerk Ryan, of Cook
county, to produce before him the ballots cast
in the Sixth Legislative district. This in-
cludes tbe Second precinct of the Eighteenth
ward, where alleged fraud was committed in
thej Lemon-Brandt senatorial count. Judge
Blodgett, of the United States District Court,
this morning issued an order directing Rvan
to not disturb the ballots now held under seal
of tbe federal court and held as evidence
ugainst persons indicted for alleged election
fiaud,
Later—An order was issued citing Ryan to
appear forthwith and show cause cause why
he should not be held guilty of contempt for
not responding to first order. Ryan appeared
with his attorney and assured the court he
had no intention of allowing the bal-
lots to leave his custody, and that
he would keep them in this city until
the court was done with them. Thereupon the
mle against him was dismissed. The court
also undertook to release him upon a writ of
habeas corpus in case he should be arrested at
the instance *,he state legislature.
A 11 man's singular Accident.
i fecial to The News.)
IIeaknk, February 5.—Tutt Watson, a
brakeman in the Central yard here, met with
a singular accident this morning; while in tha
act of walking backward down the track, in
front of some moving cars getting ready ta
make a coupling, his foot was caught in a
frog, and in the desperate effort trying to ex-
tiicate himself bis thigh bone was broken, the
wheels only passing over tbe beel of bis shoe.
The broken bone can be reset, and his lea;
probably saved.
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